Budget 2026 challenge grows as oil shock and weak polling hit fiscal plan – Bryce Wilkinson
The events this year in the Middle East make the challenge much greater. The effective blocking of the…
What if we used taxes or superannuation to control inflation, not just interest rates?
Would you rather hand over an extra $300 a month to your bank or the federal government? I’m…
Irish households paying $500 more annually for electricity than any EU nation
A new study found that Ireland is paying significantly more than any other nation in the European Union…
Ireland officially becomes most expensive country in Europe for household electricity
Ireland has officially become the most expensive country in Europe for household electricity, according to the latest data…
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US
By Karin Strohecker LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) – Investors are showing signs of diversifying away from U.S. Treasuries…
Fed’s Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – Rising productivity won’t necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase…
Fed’s Musalem Says Risks Are Shifting More Toward Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said there is much uncertainty over the future path…
Who’s got the most disposable income?
Photo: 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look…
Unemployment expected to get worse as fuel crisis impact yet to be felt
Photo: 123rf An economist is warning the unemployment rate is likely to get worse in the coming months…
Former Comptroller: the cost of living has risen 106% since 2001. Government inflation data doesn’t show it
Over the past year, the word “affordability” has worked its way into nearly every conversation where the economy is the…
Surging gas prices are hitting lower income households harder, study shows
A gas station sign displays prices in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 1, 2026. Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Lower-income…
Germany April final services PMI 46.9 vs 46.9 prelim
Prior 50.9Final Composite PMI 48.4 vs 48.3 prelimPrior 51.9 Key findings: Business activity falls at quickest rate for…